Multiphase flow measurement method and apparatus

Details Multiphase flow measurement method and apparatus Multiphase flow measurement method and apparatus

1997-09-10

2000-03-07

Fuller, Benjamin R.

Measuring and testing

Volume or rate of flow

Of selected fluid mixture component

G01F 174

Patent

active

060325399

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an apparatus (100) for separating at least a first component (e.g., liquid, etc.) from a second component (e.g, gas or vapor, etc.) from a multiphase fluid during non-ideal flows such as plug flow operation. The apparatus (100) generally has a first line section (111) tangentially connected to the inlet flow line (105) and a second line section (117) coupled in series to the first line section (111). The second line section (117) includes an upper portion and a lower portion, which are respectively coupled to an upper portion and a lower portion of the first line section. The first component is removed using a gas discharge line (119) connected to the second line section (117). A substantially horizontal line section (121) also connected to second line section (117) removes substantially liquids from the second line section (117).

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